KFFL: Lassiter released, McGroty promoted, Fisher starting?

**Nick** · #1 (**permalink**) -23-10-2004

Rams | Lassiter Released
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 15:19:33 -0700

The St. Louis Rams have released FS Kwamie Lassiter.

Rams | McGrorty Promoted to Active Roster
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 15:19:30 -0700

The St. Louis Rams have promoted RB Dusty McGrorty from the practice squad to the active roster.

Rams | Furrey Could Return Kicks for Week 7
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 15:19:28 -0700

St. Louis Rams WR Mike Furrey would return kickoffs in Week 7, if RB Arlen Harris (hamstring) is unavailable.

Rams | Harris Downgraded to Questionable
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 15:18:24 -0700

St. Louis Rams RB Arlen Harris (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Oct. 22, and was downgraded to questionable for Week 7.

Rams | Butler Probable for Week 7
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 15:18:13 -0700

St. Louis Rams CB Jerametrius Butler (thigh) practiced Friday, Oct. 22, but was added to the injury list as probable for Week 7.

Rams | Kennedy Practices, Expected to Play in Week 7
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 15:18:10 -0700

St. Louis Rams DL Jimmy Kennedy (foot) practiced Friday, Oct. 22, but he is not expected to play in Week 7.

Rams | Fisher Practices, Expected to Start Week 7
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 15:18:06 -0700

St. Louis Rams CB Travis Fisher (forearm) practiced Friday, Oct. 22, and is expected to start in Week 7.

Rams | Thomas Limited, Might Play in Week 7
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 15:17:28 -0700

St. Louis Rams LB Robert Thomas (ankle) was very limited in practice Friday, Oct. 22, but may be available for Week 7.

Rams | T. Jackson Not Expected for Week 7
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 15:17:26 -0700

St. Louis Rams DL Tyoka Jackson (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Oct. 22, and will not play in Week 7.

Rams | Wilkins Not Expected for Week 7
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 15:17:24 -0700

St. Louis Rams PK Jeff Wilkins (ankle) did not practice Friday, Oct. 22, and is not expected to play in Week 7. He will be a game-time decision.

Rams | T. Faulk Limited, Might Play in Week 7
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 14:56:43 -0700

St. Louis Rams LB Trev Faulk (hamstring) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 22, but may be available for Week 7.

Rams | Timmerman Practices, Expected to Start Week 7
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 14:52:58 -0700

St. Louis Rams OG Adam Timmerman (knee) practiced Friday, Oct. 22, and will start Week 7.

**evil disco man** · #2 (**permalink**) -23-10-2004

Does anyone else wanna see Brandon Chillar at middle linebacker?

I don't want to go through the torture of seeing Mike Furrey return kicks again. If Arlen Harris can't go, throw in Shaun McDonald, Kevin Curtis, or DeJuan Groce (since Fisher is coming back). Our backups have the potential to be great returners. The problem in the past with fumbles hasn't been our kick returner (rather, the punt returner, which McDonald has filled). We need to stop wasting time with the "conservative" Arlen Harris back there and throw in a turf burner. Fast and furious.

#3 (**permalink**) -23-10-2004

Interesting that we are releasing a safety, who granted was terrible, and not promoting shivers. I guess he is still in the doghouse. As for mcgorty, i guess he is the backup fullback this week and will play special teams. Lets pray for the good health of Joey the G.

ramming speed to all

general counsel

**evil disco man** · #4 (**permalink**) -23-10-2004

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Originally Posted by general counsel

Interesting that we are releasing a safety, who granted was terrible, and not promoting shivers. I guess he is still in the doghouse. As for mcgorty, i guess he is the backup fullback this week and will play special teams. Lets pray for the good health of Joey the G.

ramming speed to all

general counsel

Even more interesting, I think, is that the team cut Kwame Lassiter (who was playing) instead of Jason Shivers (who's been a disappointment). It shows that they at least see some kind of future for Shivers.

**Nick** · #5 (**permalink**) -23-10-2004

I think Shivers is on their practice squad, not the active roster.

#6 (**permalink**) -23-10-2004

True nick, but they could have cut lassiter and activated shivers. I think it is a sign that they still believe shivers has a pulse, but is not ready to play. I am hoping that this is the same view with garrett, that we dont cut him loose.

ramming speed to all

general counsel

*RAMMAN68* · #7 (**permalink**) -23-10-2004

Wasn't Gross a kick and punt return specialest? I think Mc Donald and Curtis should be returning kicks.

Humm, have two of your faster guys on returns? What a marvolous idea!

*RealRam* · #8 (**permalink**) -24-10-2004

EDMan is right: we need speedsters to return kicks and McDonald and Groce are probably two of our fastest '40' runners with experience.

Would love to see a Special Teams surprise Vs. Miami (a positive one)!

**Nick** · #9 (**permalink**) -24-10-2004

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Originally Posted by general counsel

True nick, but they could have cut lassiter and activated shivers. I think it is a sign that they still believe shivers has a pulse, but is not ready to play. I am hoping that this is the same view with garrett, that we dont cut him loose.

ramming speed to all

general counsel

They probably promoted McGroty because of Harris's injury, but I agree - they obviously think Shivers has some kind of potential or else they wouldn't have signed him to the PS. I just hope he's shown enough and can progress enough to eventually take over for Aeneas.

*sprtsmac* · #10 (**permalink**) -24-10-2004

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Originally Posted by RAMMAN68

Wasn't Gross a kick and punt return specialest?

That is correct. Groce was a punt return specialist for Nebraska. I say lets get him returning kicks some where.